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RV Rebound Signals Economic Recovery from Bloomberg via The Detroit Free Press Elkhart County builds about half the RVs sold in the nation, making it the center of a $14-billion domestic market. Evidence of a turnaround is showing up in new companies like Heritage One RV Inc. sprouting from the remains of failed manufacturers, and in no-vacancy signs at a motel favored by RV-hauling truckers. More     Campground Profile: Timberline Family Campground, Anderson, Ind. Timberline Family Campground has 95 campsites, 91 of which are full hook-up, water, sewer, and electric, 30 amp, 12 50 Amp service Pull-thru, and 4 Sites are water and electric only. They are situated on 80 acres, with one mile of frontage on White River, between Anderson, and Chesterfield, 2.8 miles West of Interstate 69, exit 34. Yes, a convenient 2.8 miles! Close enough to be handy, but far enough you cannot hear it! More     Bear Encounters in Alaska from CNN Welcome to "bear camp," an outpost of the Kenai Peninsula fishing lodge Great Alaska International Adventure Vacations, where families come to hike, fish, raft and, of course, check out the bears. "We had 60 bears last night," says our 28-year-old guide, Matt Vermillion, who gave up real estate and a cubicle in Virginia for Alaska. More     CBS TV's "The Mentalist" to Go RVing This Season from RV Business Two RV companies' products will be getting some quality air time on an upcoming episode of CBS Television's popular show, The Mentalist." The Good Sam Club was contacted recently by CBS/Warner Bros. to provide a variety of vehicles for the show at a location shoot, according to Sue Bray, executive director of the club. More     Camping Increases in Popularity from the Los Angeles Times More people are camping, in tents and RVs. Why? Because more people are trying to save money by enjoying a simpler existence. More       Need Wristbands to identify groups and people? Contact THE wristband manufacturer. Why pay more elsewhere? Same day stock and custom shipping available, choose from the world's largest wristband mix. www.medtechgroup.com Donated RV Goes to St. Cloud Police, Fire in Minnesota from St. Cloud Times St. Cloud City Council members in Minnesota voted 5-0 to accept the donation of a 34-foot recreational vehicle from the St. Cloud school district to serve as a mobile emergency command center for the police and fire departments. More     Powrtouch Remote Trailer Mover from Trailer Life Magazine Sometimes it's a real challenge to back a trailer into a tight campsite or that snug section along the driveway. Turner Special Products has a system called the Powrtouch that allows you to move your trailer in confined spaces without the use of your tow vehicle by simply using a handheld remote. This system works by using two battery-operated motors with reduction gearboxes that clamp to the trailer chassis to move the trailer tires using friction drive rollers, which are located against the tires through a locking cam system. More     Forest Service Aologizes to Hispanic Campers from The Associated Press via Google The U.S. Forest Service has apologized for suggesting that campers who eat tortillas, drink Tecate beer and play Spanish music may be armed marijuana growers, calling it "regrettable" and "insensitive." Forest Service officials apologized to Colorado Hispanic leaders in a meeting two weeks ago and released a written apology. More      RV Maker Winnebago Recalling Many Winnebago, Itasca Motorhomes from RV News Service RV manufacturer Winnebago Industries is recalling model year 2007-2008 Access, Aspect, Sightseer and Vista motor homes; model year 2007-2008 Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova and Sunstar motor homes; model year 2009-2010 Winnebago Access, Sightseer and Vista motor homes; and model year 2009-2010 Itasca Impulse, Sunova and Sunstar motor homes. The RVs may have a missing stove partition that isolates the furnace air. More        RV America Magazine - Now Online RV America is the official Publication of the Passport America original 50% Discount Camping Club and it's now online and interactive. Go ahead and flip the pages at http://www.rvamericamagazine.com/online.

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